Qingdao
Shopping Qingdao 4 min read
Shopping in Qingdao
Tsingtao beer merch, shell carvings, and the Pichai Courtyard for souvenirs β plus where to buy beer by the bag.
Pichai Courtyard (Pichai Yuan)
The old-town tourist market β souvenirs, shell carvings, dried seafood and Tsingtao beer merch. Bargain on the stalls; the shops have fixed prices.
Tsingtao Brewery shop
At the brewery museum β branded glassware, vintage-label bottles and Tsingtao clothing. Genuine, fixed price.
What to buy
Dried sea cucumber and kelp, shell carvings, and Tsingtao beer (buy the fresh draft in a plastic bag from a street stall β a Qingdao ritual).
Bargaining
Market stalls expect haggling; malls and the brewery shop don't.
Locals' Tip
Buy Tsingtao draft in a plastic bag from a street stall β it's the local way and cheaper than the bottles.
Locals' Crowd